Barangay Santa Maria forms part of the municipality of Bacungan in Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines. It had a population of 1,456 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Santa Maria is a small barangay in the municipality of Bacungan, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Maria had a population of 1,456. This made it the 9th largest of 18 barangays in Bacungan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Maria accounted for approximately 4.93% of the total population of Bacungan, which stood at 29,535 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santa Maria moved from 1,320 residents to 1,456, an intercensal change of +10.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Santa Maria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bacungan is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Maria, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Maria ranks 246th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Maria is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Santa Maria is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Santa Maria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,294
—
—
2020 CPH
1,320
+26
+2.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,456
+136
+10.3%
2015–2020: +2.0% total (+0.40%/yr).2020–2024: +10.3% total (+2.48%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Bacungan
9thof 18
Among the upper half of Bacungan by population.
Share of Bacungan
4.9%
of the municipality's total 29,535 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
246thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Bacungan (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santa Maria
Where is Barangay Santa Maria located?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Maria hall?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is located in Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Maria?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Santa Maria is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Maria?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Maria is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bacungan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Maria part of?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Maria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Bacungan?▾
Bacungan is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Santa Maria.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Maria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Maria went from 1,320 residents to 1,456 — a change of +10.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santa Maria in?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Bacungan.
How many barangays are in Bacungan?▾
Bacungan has 18 barangays, including Barangay Santa Maria. You can browse the full list on our Bacungan page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Maria have?▾
Barangay Santa Maria had a population of 1,456 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Maria was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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